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Amnesty International Taiwan’s English Speaking Group is hosting a free movie event in support of human rights in Tibet! Come enjoy award winning films June 7 and 8, and show your support for Tibetan human rights!
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[color=black]What you can expect:
Two award-winning films (details below), fascinating guest-speakers, question/answer/discussion period regarding human rights issues, a chance to experience Tibetan culture first-hand, and an opportunity to meet new, interesting, freedom loving folk like yourself!
When you can expect it:
Two different films will run on two separate days. Saturday, June 7, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, and Sunday, June 8 1:30 - 5:30 pm. All are welcome to attend either or both.
What you can expect to pay:
Thanks to generous donations we are able to provide this event for the exciting price of FREE!
How you can help:
Amnesty Taiwan is embarking on a rigorous advertising campaign for this event, you can help us by spreading the word.
The Films:
Saturday June 7: Cry of the Snow Lion
Ten years in the making, this award-winning documentary was filmed during a remarkable journey throughout Tibet, India and Nepal. CRY OF THE SNOW LION brings audiences to the long-forbidden “rooftop of the world” with an unprecedented richness of imagery… from rarely-seen rituals in remote monasteries, to horse races with Khamba warriors; from brothels and slums in the holy city of Lhasa, to the magnificent Himalayan peaks still traveled by nomadic yak caravans. The dark secrets of Tibet’s recent past are powerfully chronicled through riveting personal stories and interviews, and a collection of undercover and archival images never before assembled in one film. A definitive exploration of a legendary subject, TIBET: CRY OF THE SNOW LION is an epic story of courage and compassion.
http://www.cryofthesnowlion.com
Sunday June, 8: The Cup
An award-winning film based on a true story, The Cup gives an insightful look into monastic life from the eyes of young Tibetan monks. The story begins as World Cup soccer fever sweeps into a remote Himalayan monastery and centuries-old traditions are threatened as the young monks will do just about anything to watch the final match, posing a unique challenge to the venerable lamas incharge. An inspiring tale of colliding cultures, midnight escapades and daring secret plots.
http://www.the-cup.com/
Time and Place
* Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm
* Sunday June 8, 2008 at 5:30 pm
* Location: Taipei Artist Village - 台北國際藝術村
* Street: No.7, Beiping East Rd.,Taipei (Shandao MRT, Exit 1) -
台北市北平東路7號 (捷[/list]運 板南線 善導寺站一號出口，警政署後方
Amnesty International Taiwan’s English speaking group holds centrally located, bi-weekly meetings to discuss human rights issues and plan awareness campaigns. We always welcome new members. Please feel free to join our Facebook group, or contact us.
Email: taiwanaie@gmail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6960345910
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